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⚾ 🐕 Bat Dog Kacey Returns from Baseball Training

Written by Brian Perry on April 10, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Pictured: (left) Trevor Wilt introducing Kacey to Cannon Ballers fans at a home game; (right) Kacey back home after attending special “bat dog” training! Did You Know? Last summer the Cannon Ballers welcomed their new bat dog, Kacey Betty to their baseball family. She did basic obedience training last year with Stone Paw Dog Training and then the week before the Super Bowl she left to train with a lab-specific trainer. He has taught her how to retrieve a baseball bat, run the bases, and may even catch a flyball. Bring Your Dogs to Bark in the Park. Get your single game, mini-plan, or season...

🐱 ☕ Unique Cat Café Experience in Downtown Concord

Written by Brian Perry on April 10, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson A visit to Mac Tabby Cat Cafe is all about “Good energy, local coffee, craft beer, and CATS!” What’s so special about Mac Tabby Cat Cafe? The CATS of course! Where else can you take a latte into a room with 12 free-roaming felines?! So, what can you expect when you visit Mac Tabby Cafe? Twelve adoptable cats roam the CAT LOUNGE, which you can access for a small fee, and they are ready to play! The Café is in a separate area and offers smoothies, iced and hot lattes, kombuchas, lemonades, teas, sodas, beer, wine, ciders and seltzers. They also...

⚾ Partnering to Make a Difference: Eli Lilly & The Cannon Baller Foundation

Written by Brian Perry on April 4, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Eli Lilly and the Kannapolis Cannon Ballers have announced that Lilly will be the presenting sponsor of the Cannon Baller Foundation, which is built upon five pillars identified by the team and stakeholders after three years of working in and giving back to the community at and around Atrium Health Ballpark. Some highlights… 🎓 Lilly will create a Cannon Ballers Scholarship Program with a direct gift to a graduate who has worked with the Cannon Ballers. They will also donate more than 1,500 meals to Title I students who attend one of the team’s three Education Games. 🌳 Break-A-Bat, Plant-A-Tree...

🖼️ 🚶‍♀️ Art Walk Festival in Concord April 1st

Written by Abby Cagle on March 21, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Sponsored Content: Concord Downtown Local artists and downtown merchants welcome you to Concord downtown for the popular all-day arts festival. Art Walk on Union has a slightly revised layout but is most definitely ready for the community to stroll downtown on Saturday, April 1st from 11am-4pm. Our local artists and downtown merchants are counting on you to come out and support them! The section of Cabarrus Avenue from Church Street to Market Street will be closed to accommodate many of the vendors. 🅿️ 👍 Concord Downtown has a Parking Map on their website to help you plan your visit. This...

🍻 🎉 CBC Celebrates 7 Years of Community and Great Beer

Written by Brian Perry on March 14, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

CBC’s Anniversary Celebration on March 17th at 4pm Welcomes the Return of Food Truck Friday, Live Music from Unknown Artist, and a New Beer Release! Cabarrus Brewing Company (CBC) is Cabarrus County’s largest full-scale craft brewery, and it was also one of the first, opening in March 2016. However, it is their commitment to the community, and the community’s commitment to them that has them still raising a glass 7 years later. The CBC Difference… From day one Steve Steinbacher saw CBC as a community gathering spot as much as a brewery. “We wanted a place that brought people together.”...

🐷 Harrisburg Bar-Ba-Brew Has Fun for the Whole Family

Written by Abby Cagle on March 14, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

For only $20, you can enjoy BBQ from 10 different vendors, cast your vote for the best one, and sample craft beer while raising money for a great cause! We’re sold! On March 25th from Noon-6:00pm, the Harrisburg Town Center will be transformed into a BBQ festival you won’t want to miss! Harrisburg’s Annual Bar-Ba-Brew is a great family value with adult tickets $20, ages 13-20 and non-drinking tickets $15, and kids 12 and under FREE! With each ticket purchase, in addition to getting to sample all the BBQ you can eat, you will also receive a commemorative mason jar to sample the beers from breweries...

☕ 🍷 This European-Style Café Has Locals Cozying Up Inside and Out!

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson We RARELY encourage our readers to watch a video before reading our wonderful words about a local establishment but consider this virtual tour our way of “setting the table” for this feature. Just be sure to come back to read the rest of the article… 😊 Located in the restored historic Lentz building in the quaint town of Mount Pleasant, Café Lentz greets customers with a warm and inviting atmosphere whether dining inside on the comfy furniture or outside on their double-decker patio. Their menu features something for everyone for any meal of the day: ☕...

Hospitality Group Believes in Making It “From Scratch”

Written by Brian Perry on February 28, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Scratch Made Hospitality has opened three new food concepts at Gibson Mill Market in the last few months, but they have been creating great food from scratch since right before COVID started. But even a pandemic couldn’t slow these motivated chefs down! 👨‍🍳 When they say, scratch-made, they mean it! From the ice cream at Churn Buddies to the noodles and sauces at Kuni’s Kitchen, owner Ryan Bybee and his business partner David Herzing say, “We believe where our food comes from matters most!” The much anticipated Barcos Sports & Raw Bar opened in Gibson...

🍺 West Ave. Hot Spot Started as a Class Project

Written by Abby Cagle on February 13, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Old Armor Beer Company will be celebrating its 3rd anniversary and encourages you to “Come Grab a Pint of Freedom!” Old Armor Beer Company is owned and operated by combat veterans Stefan Perrine and Kyle Lingafelt who met when they were studying for their MBAs at the University of Southern California. As a project for school, they had to create a business model for a fictional company, and they decided on a brewery. During the project, several of their professors helped them refine the plan, and it eventually became the basis for the popular brewery in downtown...

🍻 Lil’ Robert’s Place Hosting “Lucky 13” Anniversary Party on Feb 3 🍻

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson From just a bottle shop, to the quirky but home-like bar they are today. “If you lived here, you’d be home” has been the slogan at Lil’ Roberts Place (LRP) for the past 13 years. There’s an eclectic vibe at LRP, from funky couches and chairs to an airplane hanging from the ceiling…there is a lot to take in, but it’s also easy to fit in. When Cabarrus Weekly contributor Jamie visited, there was a group of regulars hanging out at the bar and several people watching the Keno numbers as they appeared on the television screen. LRP is known throughout the...

⚾ New for 2023: 10 Game Mini-Plans

Written by Brian Perry on January 31, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

The Cannon Ballers first home game is just a few months away on April 18th. Now is the time to reserve your tickets to a great evening out at the ballpark. New this year are mini-plans that include a collection of 10 games covering the entire season (approximately 2 per month). Plan holders have the option to exchange up to three dates, but the exchange must be made 48 hours prior to the game, and may not have the exact same seats. Benefits include: ⚾ Best seat location ⚾ Savings on regular ticket pricing ⚾ Online account management ⚾ Exclusive member events ⚾ Priority access to playoff tickets Visit...

Vortex Offers a Neighborhood-Feel with a Carolina Only Tapline

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s a rainy Sunday morning and the Vortex Bottle Shop is filled with families, couples, and individuals seated at the bar and the high-top tables spread throughout the restaurant, everyone enjoying Sunday Brunch from the scratch kitchen and drinks from the bar. Owner Matt Widerman, a resident of Harrisburg, opened Vortex Bottle Shop almost 5 years ago. The shop is a combination of food, music, beer, and wine that represent Matt’s personal vibe. When he was younger, brewing beer was a hobby and at one time he considered starting a brewery but decided a bottle...

Kannapolis, Start Your Engines!

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

CONTRIBUTOR: JAMIE RICHARDSON Slot car racing is coming to downtown Kannapolis with the opening of The Slot Car Track Kannapolis on Saturday, January 28th! 🏎️ Randy and Shelley McAnulty previously operated slot car tracks in downtown Concord and Granite Quarry, but after COVID hit, decided to relocate. They have been waiting over a year for their new location to open and they say it’s been worth it. “Kannapolis is always busy and we can add to the entertainment value,” said Shelley. They also like being in the hometown of Dale Earnhardt because of their love of racing. Fun Fact:...

Cabarrus County Is Home to NC’s Largest Board Game Café

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

CONTRIBUTOR: KAYLA CHADWICK-SCHULTZ Tucked beneath a variety of delicious restaurant offerings, on the lower level of the Gibson Mill Market, there is a place where all imaginations are welcome. It’s a place where fathers and daughters can bond over the shared joy of good storytelling. It’s a place where new friendships are formed and old ones are rekindled during hours-long adventures. It’s a place where regulars arrive at their usual café order waiting for them at their usual table because the owners actually took the time to get to know them. In truth, this unassuming ground-level...

Underground Speakeasy Won’t Be a Secret for Long

Written by Brian Perry on January 24, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson Cabarrus Weekly is giving you a peek inside this members-only social club that is actually affordable and packed with options. Exclusive, private clubs are making a comeback and you don’t have to leave Cabarrus County to find one of the coolest and most unique. Located in the center of downtown Kannapolis, The Blind Fox has come to life in the former 1930s fallout shelter of Mr. Cannon. Ken Lingafelt (one of the owners) was born and bred in North Carolina and has lived in Kannapolis for most of his life. He said he and his fellow innovators that form the...

🏁🍴 World-Class Dining With a Can’t-Miss View

Written by Brian Perry on January 16, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

The Speedway Club Is Open to the Public for Dining! 💰💰💰 Through the end of February, mention this story from Cabarrus Weekly to save 10% off your bill in The Club Lounge or The Speedway Club. Overlooking the historic 1.5-mile Charlotte Motor Speedway and all that goes on in the bustling infield throughout the year, The Speedway Club might be Cabarrus County’s best-kept dining secret. With upscale seasonal menus, themed cocktails, and unparalleled views, The Speedway Club is open to the public and offers a world-class dining experience for lunch and dinner. Special events throughout the year...

🍕 New Pizzeria Makes You Feel Like Family 🍕

Written by Brian Perry on January 10, 2023. Posted in Food & Drink.

Contributor: Jamie Richardson It’s noon on Saturday and the newly opened Hawthorne’s has people seated at every booth and table. The family-friendly pizzeria gives off uptown chic vibes with gold chandeliers and marble bar countertops. This is the 9th Hawthorne’s location for owners, John and Michael Adams and their partner Carlo Martinez. Michael sits and talks with us for a while, and you can’t help but get caught up in his excitement as he shares with us about this latest venture. Hawthorne’s motto is FAMILY OWNED. FAMILY FIRST. Hailing from New York, Hawthorne’s owners came together to be...

🧠 When Your Gray Matter, Matters… 🤯

Written by Brian Perry on January 4, 2023. Posted in Things To Do.

Today, January 4, is #NationalTriviaDay. The holiday recognizes the collectors of unconnected, irrelevant data, facts, history, and quotes each year. Trivia Nights are all the rage for Friends Nights Out and we have compiled a list of local places that have weekly trivia competitions. Grab some friends and make a resolution to try all of the different trivia nights around the county in 2023. We have included links to Facebook pages so you can check regularly for themes and specials. Tuesday Nights Twenty-Six Acres Brewing Company (Concord) – 6:30-8:00 pm Percent Tap House (Harrisburg) – 7...